The teams exchanged the lead four times in a two-minute span late, ending with Xavier ahead 62-61 on a jumper by Semaj Christon with 59.4 seconds left. Three times, the Flyers sent the Musketeers to the foul line for 1-and-1s. Xavier missed the front end on the first two trips, but both times grabbed the rebound and drew fouls. Davis connected on both 1-and-1 free throws after the third foul, and Matt Derenbecker missed a three-point try for Dayton.

Youngstown State 80, Valparaiso 68: Kendrick Perry had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his second double-double of the season to lead host Youngstown State (16-6, 6-2 Horizon League). Valparaiso is 13-8, 5-3.